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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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